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Newly Admitted Students

Parent and Family Orientation

8 a.m.—2 p.m. Alaska time		Residence Hall Move-In Location: Moore, Bartlett and Skarland Complex Your one-stop shop to grab your room key, pick up your PolarExpress card and move into the residence halls.
8 a.m.—3 p.m. Alaska time		Information Station Location: Hess Recreation Center If you’re lost or have a question, stop by the information station for help.
11 a.m.—5 p.m. Alaska time		Orientation Check-In Location: Wood Center Mall Stop by the Orientation Check-In table to receive your nametag, bag and free t-shirt. Students and guests will both check in at this location.
11 a.m.—5 p.m. Alaska time		Campus Tours Location: Moore, Bartlett and Skarland Complex Tours will depart every hour, on the hour, from outside of the Moore, Bartlett and Skarland Complex. The final tour will depart at 4 p.m.
3—4:30 p.m. Alaska time		CEM Welcome Session Location: Usibelli Building, BP Design Theater This optional event will give new Engineering and Computer Science students (and their families) a chance to meet faculty and college leaders, hear a brief welcome, and start building connections early.
4:30—5 p.m. Alaska time		Earning While Learning Location: Wood Center C/D/E/F Student jobs offer income, career skills, networking, real-world experience, and flexible hours that fit around class schedules. Attend this session to discover on-campus job opportunities, learn how to apply, and see how Career Services can support your success.
5—5:30 p.m. Alaska time		UAF Alumni Association Welcomes You to Nanook Nation Location: Wood Center C/D/E/F The UAF alumni team proudly welcomes new students to UAF. Our UAF Alumni Association Benefactor Fund helps enhance student experiences by supporting campus groups and programs. We also offer mentoring opportunities through Nanook Network to help connect students and support them from the start of their Nanook journey.
5:30—7:30 p.m. Alaska time		Dinner Location: Wood Center, Dine 49 Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your meal ticket handy to cover the cost of your meal.
7—9:30 p.m. Alaska time		Parent and Family Social Location: Wood Center, Pub Unwind in a casual environment with the administrators, staff and faculty who will teach and support your student. Enjoy free light refreshments — beer and wine are available for purchase. Must be 21+ to enter.

8:30—10:15 a.m. Alaska time		Orientation Check-In Location: Wood Center Mall Stop by the Orientation Check-In table to receive your nametag, bag and free t-shirt. Students and guests will both check in at this location.
8:30—10:15 a.m. Alaska time		Breakfast Location: Wood Center, Dine 49 Fuel up for the day at Dine 49. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal. Don’t forget to explore the Student Success Resource Fair.
8:30—10:15 a.m. Alaska time		Student Success Resource Fair Location: Wood Center Mall Meet the offices and programs at UAF that will help your student achieve their academic and personal goals.
10:30 a.m.—12 p.m. Alaska time		Orientation Kickoff Location: Fine Arts Complex, Davis Concert Hall Your student's UAF journey begins at Orientation Kickoff, where they'll hear from university leadership, be welcomed by their academic college and connect with their orientation group. This is your student's first step into campus life — don't miss it!
12—1:15 p.m Alaska time		Partnering for Student Success Location: Wood Center Ballroom Learn ways to partner with the university to ensure your student's success. Hear from the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, Nanook Advising and Rural Student Services.
1:15—2:45 p.m. Alaska time		Lunch Location: Wood Center, Dine 49 Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your meal ticket handy to cover the cost of your meal.
2:45—4 p.m. Alaska time		Life on Campus Location: Wood Center Ballroom Interested in how your student can be an active member of our campus community? Learn more about student life and involvement at this panel featuring the Center for Student Engagement, Department of Residence Life, Dining and Nanook Recreation.
4—5:15 p.m. Alaska time		Student Safety and Support Location: Wood Center Ballroom UAF takes your student's safety seriously. Find out how we support your student's physical and mental health and safety during their time on campus. Hear from the UAF Police Department; the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability (ORCA); the Student Health and Counseling Center; and Disability Services.
5:30—7:30 p.m. Alaska time		Welcome BBQ Location: Constitution Park Mix and mingle with other students and their families at the Welcome BBQ, sponsored by the Honors College.